Tanner '88 (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 1988, Tanner '88 is a comedy and war & politics series.
What it’s about. In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize–winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented their media campaign as a cross between a soap opera and TV news. The result was the groundbreaking Tanner ’88, a piercing satire of media-age American politics.
Who’s in it. Tanner '88 stars Michael Murphy as Jack Tanner, Pamela Reed as T.J. Cavanaugh, Cynthia Nixon as Alex Tanner and Kevin J. O'Connor as Hayes Haggerty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Tanner '88 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tanner '88 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tanner '88 tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tanner '88 (1988)?
- In US, Tanner '88 is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tanner '88 worth watching?
- Tanner '88 holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tanner '88?
- Tanner '88 stars Michael Murphy, Pamela Reed, Cynthia Nixon, Kevin J. O'Connor and Daniel H. Jenkins.
- When was Tanner '88 released?
- Tanner '88 was released in 1988.